Like most organizations, Miami has chosen its share of franchise leaders and busts with its first pick. Here's a look at every top selection in franchise history since 1992, when the Marlins picked a year before playing a Major League game.

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Jan. 12.

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Jan. 3.

MIAMI -- The Marlins certainly have a history of being active at the Winter Meetings, with some of their most significant player moves stealing headlines in years past. Not all panned out as the organization had hoped. MLB.com explores the top five Winter Meetings transactions for the Marlins. 1) Dec.

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Oct. 7: 1) Mookie Betts (1992) One of the best all-around talents in the game, Betts was selected by

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Aug. 14:

Miguel Cabrera's resume is Hall of Fame worthy. He's a two-time American League Most Valuable Player, a Triple Crown winner, a 12-time All-Star, a seven-time Silver Slugger Award winner and a four-time batting champion.

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Funny thing about Trevor Hoffman. After a big save, he was scarce. Reporters had to be patient -- and have a late deadline -- to get him to discuss his exploits. After a rare blown save, however, Hoffman was at his locker the moment the media entered, ready to field

MIAMI -- Months before the unveiling of their popular City Connect uniforms last May, the Marlins discussed ways to pay homage to the Havana Sugar Kings, a former Minor League team based in Cuba. The organization intended to activate all facets of the gameday experience -- from retail to food

MIAMI -- Marlins history is filled with impactful players who performed at high levels both during their tenures with the organization and throughout their MLB careers. There’s a “who’s who” list of former Marlins greats who enjoyed stellar careers, but they did not quite rise to the threshold of being

MIAMI -- From their inaugural 1993 season to the present, the Marlins have never shied away from wheeling and dealing. Throughout the club's history, a willingness to make moves has netted the organization a number of core players who were instrumental to the 1997 and 2003 World Series title teams.

MIAMI -- Throughout Marlins history, plenty of players have put up terrific numbers, while others had more modest tenures with the organization. And then there were those who simply had their number called upon to be on the roster, then saw brief big league action. A common thread for all

MIAMI -- The Marlins’ record book is filled with remarkable individual achievements. Since the inaugural 1993 season, the franchise has had its share of notable performers. In their history, the Marlins have had one Most Valuable Player Award winner, two batting champions and their share of All-Stars, Silver Sluggers and

MIAMI -- The Marlins are one of the youngest franchises in the Major Leagues, but the organization has had no shortage of high-profile players. Since the Marlins' inaugural season in 1993, they've had a "Who's Who" list of players. Charlie Hough started the first game in franchise history. Gary Sheffield

MIAMI -- Throughout their comparatively young franchise history, the Marlins’ organizational philosophy has always been to build around strong starting pitching. It was true in the infant years of the franchise in 1992, and both the 1997 and 2003 World Series championship teams had dominant starters. The Marlins have always

It's hard to believe that loanDepot Park already will see its 10th season of action in 2021. There have been thrilling walk-off wins and global spectacles over the past decade. Below are the top moments so far in loanDepot park history: 1. A new day has come April 4, 2012

MIAMI -- On April 5, 1993, at 2:12 p.m. ET, Charlie Hough fluttered a knuckleball to José Offerman that home plate umpire Frank Pulli called a strike. The pitch was the first in Florida Marlins history, and on that sunny, 80-degree afternoon, the Marlins capped their historic beginning by defeating

MIAMI -- Founded in 1993, the Marlins franchise has no officially retired numbers, though no player has worn No. 16 since Jose Fernandez's death in a boating accident in September of 2016. Former team owner Jeffrey Loria talked about retiring 16, but that has not happened yet. From their inaugural

Through their first 28 seasons, the Marlins have gone 12-16 on Opening Day. There have been history-making moments and memorable debuts. Stellar pitching performances and clutch homers, too. Here are the top 5 Opening Day moments in Marlins history. 1. Baseball in the sunshine April 5, 1993 Though Florida had

JUPITER, Fla. -- Everybody wanted to be like Mike, and Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas was no exception. During the second game of the 2020 Major League Baseball season, Rojas scooped a grounder to short and raced to second base for the out. Seeing a sliding Bryce Harper fast approaching, he

The Marlins have experienced a wide range of highs and lows since their inception in 1993. During a seven-year span, the young franchise won two World Series titles. Then came a 17-year postseason drought. But, in between the team success, there were plenty of individual accolades. Here are the top

Nicknames often are used to express affection -- either through endearment, amusement or both. A baseball team that spends 162 regular-season games, plus Spring Training and the playoffs (for the lucky few) together, can become a family. Nicknames can signify togetherness. Over the years, the Marlins have had their fair

Since 1992, one thing has remained constant: the Marlins selecting future Major League stars in the MLB Draft. Whether it be a second-rounder who became a National League MVP Award winner or a heralded prep arm who turned into a World Series hero, here are the top 5 homegrown Draft

Before the dog days of summer, the Marlins played host to a Hollywood canine during the 2008 season. "Marley & Me," a film based on the '05 autobiographical book by John Grogan, follows the story of a couple that adopts a dog to test its readiness to raise a family.